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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.98, 158.94 and 41.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.98, 158.94 and 41.00 is: 61.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.98 : 158.94 = 41.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.98/158.94 = 41.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.98x = 158.94 × 41.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.98x = 6,515.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,515.75/105.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.48

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